Accounting Technical Specialist, Sr

Posting Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $41,027 - $51,311
 

Accounting Technical Specialist Sr

General Description and Classification Standards

 Provides higher level accounting support in one or more of following areas: accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit/collection support, cost accounting.

This is an experienced, skilled or technical level capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the position or specialty with limited guidance or review.  This level would be considered a promotional level and attainable by any incumbents in a work group who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance.  Could be the only position in this specialty in a work group or could be part of a general or specialized work team.

Supervision Received

Works under minimal supervision; follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities     These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  May perform other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates substantial understanding of the job requirements and applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of tasks.

Provides accounting support in one or more of following areas:

Checks and verifies accounts receivable, accounts payable records.

Executes Invoice Audit Compliance, to include review of purchasing requests. Reviews and routes invoices and pay applications for approval.

Operates Oracle system to research and process payments, to include receipts and batches.

Manages alternative payments: open record deposits, refunds, wire transfers, direct payments, reimbursements, retainage, etc.

Types, files, posts ledger, expenditure transactions, and general journal entries.

Balances accounts receivable and accounts payable records.

Uses automated systems to input data, generate reports, conduct specialized research projects and respond to inquiries.

Provides administrative support, document control, reporting support, and tracks invoices, to include payment history, contractual documents, legislation, etc.

Utilizes financial records and PMIS systems to track and execute tasks.

Credit/Collection Support in one or more of following areas:

Provides administrative support in payment and collections process.

Prepares invoice and pay application templates.

Attends meetings and assist with pre-construction, kickoff, and partnership efforts.

Prepares outstanding accounts reports and gathers credit and/or reference information.

Maintains databases by entering, updating, and retrieving data as well as formatting and generating reports. Assists with data mapping, migration, and legacy data uploads.

Assists in resolution of outstanding invoice problems from past due accounts.

Responds to inquiries from customers or external collection resources.

May place calls or send messages to those with unresolved issues.

Decision Making

Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Leadership Provided

None.  May oversee temporary or contract workers as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities   This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully.  It is not an exhaustive list.

Good knowledge of accounting concepts, contractual, financial and accounting terms.

Good knowledge of department policies, processes and procedures.

Skill in use of Microsoft Office, accounting software, and databases.

Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately.  Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, handle escalated issues, and resolve variances.  

Ability to work on a wide range of tasks.

Completes tasks in creative and effective ways.

Ability to coordinate with other departments, consultants, and project managers to execute tasks.

MS Computer skills – Excel, Word, Outlook

Data Entry

Communication – Written and verbal

Customer Service

Reconciliation

Research and Discovery

Oracle knowledge

Encumbrance report reconciliation

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• 3 years of accounting specific experience

Preferred Education & Experience

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with Oracle and PMIS applications.
• Knowledge of procure to pay pr